California expands food assistance

The increase in the Golden State's CalFresh enrollment could mean increased revenue for retailers, from big box stores to local specialty shops.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 30, 2019

Retailers cash in on premium pet product sales

Spending in the fast-growing category is expected to reach $281 billion in North America by 2023 as owners increasingly treat their animals as family members.

By Lauren Manning • May 28, 2019

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FDA backs 'Best if used by' voluntary date labeling for food products

The agency's position reflects that of industry groups, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, which have advocated for simplifying labels. 

By Cathy Siegner • May 24, 2019

BJ's sets its sights on grocery

After shifts to health and beauty, the retailer's CEO Christopher Baldwin said during an earnings call that it plans to double down on the segment, particularly perishable goods. 

By Lauren Manning • May 24, 2019

Stop & Shop kicks off a food truck tour

The grocer is teaming up with the popular food writer Lisa Lillien on the promotion, which will bring product samples, recipes and special promotions to 200 stores.  

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 24, 2019

Raley's private label chicken goes 100% antibiotic-free

The retailer's cage-free birds will also have no added hormones or preservatives and be packaged in recyclable materials.

By Lauren Manning • May 23, 2019

Can technology extend grocers' reach into food deserts?

Several pilot programs are addressing the problem in innovative ways, but their effectiveness and ability to scale remains questionable.

By Jessica Dumont • May 22, 2019

Organic food sales worth almost $48B in 2018

The growth rate for food sales fell slightly from 2017 but continued to outpace that of its conventional equivalent, the Organic Trade Association reported.

By Cathy Siegner • May 21, 2019

Whole Foods bans plastic straws

The grocer has also introduced smaller bags in the produce department and will replace rotisserie chicken containers with bags that use less plastic.

By Lauren Manning • May 21, 2019

Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye grocery store shelves

As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their retail debuts, Beyond Meat’s first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 21, 2019

Basics Market expands next-gen concept in Oregon

The health-focused banner, which opened less than a year ago, will offer cooking classes, a beer and wine bar and seasonally inspired meal stations at its new location. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 17, 2019

Beyond Meat is on the menu for meal delivery service

On the heels of its highly successful IPO, the plant-based meat maker will now supply product to Fresh 'n Lean, which expects to sell 100,000 patties in 2019.

By Jessica Dumont • May 15, 2019

Kroger launches brand accelerator

The grocer has joined with private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg to form PearlRock Partners, a platform that will invest in promising new products.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2019

Bananas are the next big thing in packaged foods

A creamy, plant-based dairy alternative, bananas are the perfect health and snack food ingredient.

May 14, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Design thinking and the supermarket of the future

Grocers have added all sorts of new products and services in recent years, but they're not examining the fundamental ways shoppers use — and want to use — their stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2019

Piggly Wiggly joins Healthy Savings program

Participating shoppers will be able to get discounts on healthy foods at all the grocer's Midwest stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. 

By Lauren Manning • May 10, 2019

Fresh fruit sales declined in Q1

Produce sales overall remained steady to start the year, with notable gains in the vegetable category, according to the latest quarterly report from the United Fresh Produce Association.

By Lauren Manning • May 9, 2019

GrubMarket makes another West Coast acquisition

The San Francisco e-grocer is using newly raised capital to buy companies that will support expansion of its supply chain and diminish competition. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 8, 2019

HelloFresh, Home Chef test new in-store offerings

HelloFresh has a new spring-themed line while Home Chef is launching ready-to-eat meals at Kroger stores.

By Lauren Manning • May 7, 2019

Buy 'local'? The term is murky for shoppers, survey says

Meat and dairy from the same state, produce and eggs from the same town and shelf-stable items made in the U.S. all qualify as "local" to consumers, according to a Nielsen survey. 

By Lauren Manning • May 3, 2019

Report: Millennials and Gen Z love baked goods, but hate food waste

A recent report funded by the American Bakers Association showed 48% of younger generations would try a product if the ingredients were responsibly sourced. 

By Cathy Siegner • May 2, 2019

Sprouts beats Q1 estimates, reports 60% delivery growth

The natural grocer said customers are increasingly recognizing it as an omnichannel destination as delivery now reaches all of its markets.

By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019

Schnucks adds Deli Order Ahead service to mobile app

The new feature, which will roll out to 18 stores in the Midwest, will offer deli items as well as prepared foods to shoppers who are short on time.

By Lauren Manning • May 1, 2019

Kroger bakes up new artisan bread line

Moulin Francais, the grocer's first European-style fresh bread label, is available in Denver, Houston and Dallas stores and will reach more markets this year.

By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2019

Lyft expands grocery rides program to 15 cities

The program offers rides to and from stores starting at $2.50 for families in low-income or rural areas deemed food deserts.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 29, 2019